ABOUT US

GENERAL

Comm-IT is a system development house that offers solutions and services in software, IT, embedded computing, and Communication.

With proven experience and successful implementation of many projects in a variety of advanced technologies in the US, Europe and Israel, Comm-IT offers its customers excellence, vision, innovation and creativity.

Comm-IT translates the requirements and needs of its customers into technological solutions of the highest quality, in full transparency, and in strict compliance with the project’s schedule and budget.

The company was established in 2005 by IT experts with vast technological knowledge and expertise, and is managed by veterans of elite technological IDF units who have years of experience in the international market.

With more than 300 experts, Comm-IT offers its customers superior software, IT and Communication solutions and services.

The company has three main divisions: The Technology Division is considered leader in its field in Israel and specializes mainly in large systems/organizations, and in projects for the defense and public sectors. The Software Division caters to unique end-to-end projects that feature an array of technologies ,from development and

implementation of concepts for startups to overall responsibility for the development of systems to large enterprises. The Embedded Division provides reliable Real-time/Embedded solutions that are customized to theneeds of companies and manufacturers in Israel and around the world.

Through its three departments, Comm-IT offers its customers a unique advantage – a totally integrated solution from a single development house.

Comm-IT uniquely combines ongoing innovation with the managerial, commercial and engineering aspects required to plan and implement complex but successful processes. The company’s organizational flexibility enables it to provide instant responses to its customers’ challenges and requirements, equipping them with the latest technology can offer.

MANAGEMENT

Arik Faingold

President

Company President, Arik Faingold, brings over 15 years of business development experience and expertise in Israel technology sector, combined with a vast knowledge of software design and development and system architecture.

Earlier in his career, Arik held the position of CTO and General Manager of Open TV Israel, part of Open TV Global and prior, was the Co-founder and CTO of Betting Corp gaming platforms and real-time transaction management. He holds a BA in Computer Science from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya and an Executive MBA (cum laude), Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Idan Faingold

CEO

Idan Faingold co-founded Comm-IT together with Anatoly Koushnir and Ohad Dallal and has served as company CEO since 2005. Idan brings extensive experience from the IT and Communication arena after serving close to a decade in the software unit of the Israeli Air Force where he managed Security and Data Communication. During his tenure in the army, he also held numerous senior management positions, leading large, cutting-edge technology projects.

He holds a BA in Computer Science from the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, where he is also a senior lecturer in the fields of IT and Communication. Idan is also a graduate of the Israel Defense Force's (IDF) Mamram (Center for Computing and Information Systems).

Udi Rasiuk

Embedded Division

General Manager

One of Israel's leading experts on embedded, real-time and communication systems as well as a renowned senior lecturer in his field, Udi Rasiuk brings years of experience and expertise to Comm-IT, with an emphasis on the security, medicine and Communication sectors.

A seasoned professional, Udi's knowledge focuses on software development, hardware and hardware-software interfaces, combined with extensive experience in management, supervision and control of multiple projects, including quality control and risk management. He holds a BA in Computer Science from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology and an MBA (major in Finance) from Ben Gurion University, Israel.

Alex Snitkovsky

Software division

General Manager

In his role at Comm-IT, Alex Snitkovsky is responsible for all of the Software division's operations, budget management, profit & loss and software development teams. Alex brings vast experience and expertise in managing complex software development environments and projects in multidisciplinary technologies and fields.

Prior to joining Comm-IT, he served as Web Business Unit Manager, Playtech and VP R&D and General Manager, Romania and Spain, Alvarion. Alex holds a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics and an Executive MBA (cum laude), both from Tel Aviv University.

Anatoly Koushnir

CTO

Anatoly Koushnir co-founded Comm-IT together with Idan Faingold and Ohad Dallal in 2005 and has since served as the company's CTO, bringing years of practical and theoretical expertise in IT, Communication and software engineering. Anatoly's experience is complemented by his long term involvement in a range of innovative telecom projects in Israel and overseas, establishing him as a renowned leader in Israel's ICT market.

Earlier in his career, he served as a software engineer at Elbit Systems and prior, held various senior software and engineering positions in the software unit of the Israeli Air Force. He holds a BSc (cum laude) in Computer Science from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology and is a senior lecturer in ICT at leading industry conferences around the globe.

Ohad Dallal

VP Professional Services

In 2005, Ohad Dallal co-founded Comm-IT together with Idan Faingold and Anatoly Koushnir and has since been responsible for the company's Professional Services activities.

Prior to establishing Comm-IT, Ohad served in the Israeli Air Force's IT unit for nearly a decade where he held the position of Senior Programmer and Team Leader. During his army career, he led design, development and implementation of several of the largest cross-country networking projects and concluded his military service CTO of the Networking, Security, Middleware and Management unit. He is a graduate of the Israel Defense Force's (IDF) Mamram (Center for Computing and Information Systems).

Lior Bialik

CIO

A seasoned professional, Lior Bialik is an expert in system design and architecture with extensive experience in a range of specialized IT fields. Prior to joining Comm-IT, Lior served as Director of IT Support at OpenTV Israel, where he was responsible for the design, installation and support of complex server farms. Earlier in his career, he held the position of IT Manager, Betting Corp services and technologies, focusing on gaming platforms and real-time transaction management. Lior holds a BA in Computer Science from the Academic College of Tel-Aviv-Yaffo.

Eti Fakiri

Cloud Valley General Manager

A skilled cloud and cyber expert, Eti Fakiri brings over a decade experience in delivering complex cloud, IT and application projects from initial planning to full production.

Eti's expertise includes tailor-designed IT and cyber solutions for enterprises, cloud architecture and complex virtual infrastructure, networking, storage, security and web development. Prior to joining Comm-IT, she served as Opportunity Manager, Microsoft, Global Cyber and IT Infrastructure Group Manager, Elbit Systems and earlier, as IT and Security Infrastructure Director, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where she was responsible for establishing the department.

Eti holds a BA in Business Management and Computer Science from the Open University of Israel.

David Lurie

Valinor, VP Data Platform

David Lurie joined Valinor as Vice President of Data Platform in August 2016. Previously he managed Data Analytics and DB Applications teams at Sizmek, BI and Data teams at WebEyez, and was a Head of Data group at Easy-Forex.

With over 12 years of extensive IT management experience and strong technical knowledge in DB, Big Data & BI, David leads Company's business activity being in charge of strategic development and providing advice on technological, commercial, and operational issues. In his role, David is personally involved in planning and supervising challenging Data projects.

David Lurie holds a Computer Science B.Sc. degree from Jerusalem College of Technology, and an M.B.A. from Ben Gurion University's Executive Managers Program.

Yoni Colb

CEO, Co-founder at Quickode

Yoni Colb co-founded Quickode, one of the leading mobile-centric software development companies in Israel, where he currently acts as CEO and CTO of Mobile Development.

Prior to establishing Quickode, Yoni was head of mobile development at gov.il, the Israeli Government's R&D Center. He is a member of the board of trustees at the Azrieli College of Engineering, Tel Aviv, serves as a mentor at MassChallenge, PresenTense and other technology accelerators and lectures on mobile development, product specification and building MVPs.

Earlier in his career, he served in an Intelligence unit of the Israel Defense Forces. Yoni holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Golan Nahum

Founder & CEO, TWINGO

In his role as CEO & Founder, Golan Nahum is both a senior executive and a highly-knowledgeable technology professional, responsible for customer relations, TWINGO general management, sales, administration and knowledge transfer within the company. The Company was responsible for more than 50 Big Data complex Projects.

Golan is a Big Data Architect expert and a Big Data DBA with vast experience in databases, Big Data and project management. Prior to founding TWINGO he held the position of group manager at SRL Group where he managed the database and BI domain in the company and was responsible for large, complex projects in many different Enterprises and Startups.

Golan holds a BA in Computer Science, from The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo and an MBA (major in Hi-Tech Management), The College of Management Academic Studies, Tel Aviv.

Lena Nedorez

Mezamer

HR Manager

Lena Nedorez Mezamer brings over a decade of experience and expertise in multidisciplinary IT and technological recruitment at all professional levels.

In her role as HR Manager, Lena is responsible for the entire recruiting process for technical candidates, collaborating and working closely with the company's management team to best assess and understand their needs. Lena specializes in social media recruitment, networking and online sourcing, executive search, head hunting and detailed professional candidate interviews.

In her role, she is also responsible for employee benefits, welfare and work-related education. Prior to joining Comm-IT, Lena served as an HR Coordinator, Yael Software. She holds a BA in Behavioral Sciences from Bar Ilan University and an MBA (Organizational Development and Consulting) from The College of Management Academic Studies, Tel Aviv.

Nathan Cayzer

GM Comm-IT USA

A seasoned professional, Nathan Cayzer brings over 15 years of experience in the international software market, across multiple verticals.

As the General Manager of the Comm-IT USA office, Nathan focuses on strategic planning, business development, and program management of multiple large client portfolios. Skilled at bridging the gap between the business-oriented needs of customers and the implementation realities of software engineers, Nathan is closely involved in all phases of customer implementations - from strategy, product definition and design, through to development, testing and deployment.

Prior to joining Comm-IT, Nathan held multiple positions with Open TV. He was later appointed as Comm-ITs COO where he was responsible for strategic customers, product characterization and project implementation worldwide.

Nathan holds an Interdisciplinary Honors Program BA from Haifa University.

Dima Tatur

Head of Cyber Security Department

One of Israel's leading cyber security evangelist with more than 15 years of experience in cyber and information security.

Dima led numerous multidisciplinary cyber-defense projects in Israel and around the world and built advanced multi-layered cyber-defense methodologies for companies in the defense, financial, energy and retail sectors.

Prior to joining Comm-IT, Dima served as a cyber and information security expert and team leader in IAF, ArtNet, Alon Holdings.

Dima holds a BA in Management from Open University and Practical Engineer diploma from Ort Singalovsky College ,

Comm-IT is a software and systems development house that provides advanced IT Communication services and solutions.

With proven experience and successful implementation of many projects in a variety of advanced technologies in the US, Europe and Israel, Comm-IT offers its customers excellence, vision, innovation and creativity.